VegasFatMan Living Large in Las Vegas

"What a great place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there!" Everyone has heard that about Las Vegas, but, in reality, just like any other city, it has its good and bad points. When you know how to take advantage of what it has to offer, and avoid the negatives, it can be a great place to work, raise a family, and retire.
Local Knowledge is great to help learn things like "when is the best time to see a show", "how to get the best tickets", to knowing how to get around the traffic.

If you are planning a visit, the Fat Man can steer you to the "Must See and Do", and give you some great ideas about how to experience the best that Las Vegas has to offer. Whether you are trying to let off some steam, get the VIP treatment, or just blend in to the crowd, there is plenty to do and overdo. Read More

March 1st saw the opening of the M Hotel and Casino. While not technically on the strip, the M is on the southern end of Las Vegas Blvd, at St. Rose Parkway.
Beyond its initial staffing, the new hotel has just added an additional 200 jobs, much needed in the local economy. While its location and design was oriented towards locals, it is the southern most casino in Las Vegas, and its modestly priced restaurants should draw the visiting crowd as well. Read More

With demand for rooms going down, and the casinos desire to fill their rooms, now is a great time to get a bargain on all of Las Vegas. Room rates are at all time low and special deals can be found virtually everywhere.
If your dates are flexible, and you can come mid-week, Las Vegas hotels are some of the best lodging bargains in the world! Read More

If you want the best seats to a Las Vegas Show, the best time to make a reservation is at 10AM on the day of the show. That's when the casino typically releases the seats that they hold for their best customers. When the hosts have not used those seats, they are released back to general sales. Best way is to get on the ticketing web site a few minutes before 10, and continue to click until your desired seats become available. Read More